Bangladesh
Int'l community's policy towards Rohingyas failed: UN expert
The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Tom Andrews on Thursday said the international community must acknowledge that after three years its policy with respect to the Rohingya refugees has failed.
DU to hold honours, master’s final exams from Dec 26
Dhaka University (DU) has decided to hold final exams of last semester of honours and masters from December 26 to avoid session jam.
Ailing circus elephant dies in Sirajganj
An ailing elephant of a circus group died at Simanta Bazar area of Sirajganj Sadar Upazila on Thursday.
AFD, EU finance innovative project in Bangladesh
The French Development Agency (AFD) has agreed to provide a 100 million Euro loan to the government of Bangladesh to reinforce its role as an active participant in the search for and use of advanced digital solutions in power and energy sector in Bangladesh.
US asks Myanmar to create conditions for Rohingya repatriation
The United States has called upon Myanmar to create the conditions conducive for Rohingyas’ voluntary, safe, and dignified return but expressed concerns over their relocation to Bhasan Char.
Bangladesh, Netherlands eye larger trade, investment ties exploring potential sectors
Bangladesh and Netherlands on Thursday discussed ways to have broader collaboration as demand for safe and quality agro commodities, clean energy and resilient infrastructure will rise in the coming decades.
Adequate fuel inventories to meet crop season demand: Govt
Bangladesh has petroleum inventories enough to meet the irrigation season demand for crop production, the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said on Thursday.
Exhibition on PM Sheikh Hasina at Cosmos Centre begins Saturday
A two-month-long exhibition on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will begin from Saturday (Dec 12) at the Cosmos Centre in Malibagh of the capital.
Bangladesh witnesses sudden surge in corona deaths
Bangladesh on Thursday witnessed a sudden surge in Covid-19 fatalities, with 37 deaths in a single day, but a downward trend in active cases, with some 1,861 people testing positive for the virus in the past 24 hours, health authorities said.
PM seeks more Swiss investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday urged Switzerland to increase its investment in Bangladesh for the sake of mutual benefits.